David Janssens

David Janssens is a Lecturer at the Department of Philosophy within Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences at Tilburg University. He holds a PhD (Dr.) and has been a Senior Lecturer since 2008, previously serving as Assistant Professor from 2001 to 2008. His career includes postdoctoral research on modernity and secularization debates in Germany, and political philosophy studies under Leo Strauss.

Research Interests: Focuses on Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, Political Philosophy, and Ethics. Specializes in classical texts like Homer and Plato, with emphasis on their application in modern liberal arts education. Explores interdisciplinary teaching methods and the philosophical foundations of law and state.

Recent Work Trends: Recent publications address neoliberal university structures, Socratic philosophical correspondence analysis, and pedagogical approaches to classical texts. Shows consistent engagement with Leo Strauss's intellectual legacy and educational reform debates.

Grants & Projects: Participated in the 'Wijsgerige grondslagen van recht en staat' project (2000-2004), exploring philosophical foundations of law and state. Active in designing interdisciplinary education programs.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with colleagues on team-teaching initiatives, as seen in the 'Shall we dance?' case study demonstrating collaborative pedagogical strategies.